[Elecraft] KX3 Questions

[nr4c]

If you read the KX3 Errata sheet (should have been supplied with the 
radio) on the web site, you'll note that several functions described in 
the manual are not availble as yet.  And "NR" is among those.

And, I agree with you on the paddles.  Neat, but I can't get them 
adjusted like I would normally adjust my HEXKEY, tight.  It also seems 
that they have more travel now then a week or so ago when I last 
adjusted them.  I have resisted the temptation to disassemble and make 
the spring tighter or find a way to replace it with magnets.  Until I 
see inside, I can't really make the decision, but I'm really leaning 
toward using magnets to provide the 'feel'.  I've done this with others 
including a "AZQRP Scorpion".

...bill  nr4c


On Mon, 2 Jul 2012 07:51:49 -0700, Sid Leben wrote:
> I received my KX3 a few days ago & we are getting acquainted.
> Similar to my K3, but not the same..
> I downloaded the newest Beta, 1.06.
> As I understand it, there is some form of DSP installed.  When I
> invoke "NR" the screen reads "tbd"  I assume that more is to come, as
> there are no levels to adjust as in the K3.  The AGC left at the
> default Threshold of 7, is not sufficient.  I will try lower levels 
> to
> stop the overload from strong stations.
> I am trying to use the APF mode.  A little complex, but it tends to
> ring when peaked in mode II.
>
> XPD3 paddle.  Mechanically a very nice match to the rig.  I prefer a
> tight (little movement ) paddle. I adjusted the paddles until 
> constant
> contact & then backed off, then tightened.  Still more movement then 
> I
> like, but I can acclimate.  Sometimes in the middle of a 
> transmission,
> I would get a string of dits or dahs, generally happens when settings
> too tight.  I have opened the settings more, inducing more travel, & 
> I
> still get the "stuck" condition.  I am wondering if this is a
> mechanical problem with the key, or a software pblm with the encoder
> circuit ????
>
> I will take it portable this afternoon & give it a workout.  I would
> appreciate comments.
>
> Sid
> KC2EE
>
>
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